What is another word for silver screen?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪlvə skɹˈiːn] (IPA) 
Silver screen is often used to refer to the film industry and movies in general. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe this world of cinema. One popular term is the "big screen," which refers to the larger than life size of movie theaters. Another synonym is "celluloid," which comes from the material used to create early film reels. Nowadays, digital projection has replaced celluloid but the term still gets used to refer to movies as a whole. "Cine" or "cinema" are also commonly used in reference to the film industry in general, while "silver screen" remains a classic term that will always be associated with Hollywood.
